Arts & Culture Grants
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Youth Empowered Speakers Program
Deadline
January 13, 2026
Amount
$18,320 - $32,320
Description
The YES program provides training and paid work internships to pursue your career in addition to Mentor-Apprentice language immersion learning. The program also includes a paid internship at a B.C. First Nations organization.
Eligibility Criteria:
B.C. First Nations individuals ages 18 - 35. Must live in BC and intend to learn one of 36 First Nations languages in B.C.
Indigenous Arts Support
Deadline
April 23 and October 6, 2026, 1 p.m. ET
Amount
$15,000, $20,000, and $25,000
Description
Indigenous Arts Projects supports the research, development and creation of new work with the goal of strengthening arts and culture while benefiting Indigenous artists and their communities.
Eligibility Criteria:
Indigenous artists, curators, arts professionals and organizations in Ontario
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: Small Scale Activities
Deadline
Before the start date of your project or activity.
Amount
up to $5,000
Description
Funds activities that advance an artistic career or practice, such as acquiring materials, professional development activities, or expertise, advice or training from a professional artist or cultural carrier. First-time applicants should speak to a Program Officer before applying.
Eligibility Criteria:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists, cultural carriers, emerging artists, groups or organizations.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: Short-Term Projects
Deadline
April 8, 2026, July 22, 2026, November 4, 2026
Amount
up to $100,000
Description
Grants provide support for any combination of eligible Creating, Knowing and Sharing activities for projects lasting up to 12 months.
Eligibility Criteria:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups or organizations.
Indigenous 360
Deadline
April 25,2026 and October 25,2026
Amount
$1,000, $5,000, and $15,000
Description
The Indigenous 360 program supports artistic and cultural activities by Indigenous applicants, inlcuding art groups and art organizations.
Eligibility Criteria:
Professional Indigenous artists, cultural workers, and Knowledge Keepers based in Manitoba. Also open to Indigenous-led organizations.
Mentor-Apprentice Program
Deadline
Possibly October, 2026.
Amount
Up to $21,000
Description
MAP is a 3-year program for language learners who want to actively pass on the language to others, often through a career as a language educator. Participants complete 300 hours of immersion learning per year.
Eligibility Criteria:
B.C. First Nations individuals ages 16 - 50. Must live in BC and intend to learn one of 36 First Nations languages in B.C.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: Travel
Deadline
Before the start date of your project or activity.
Amount
up to $30,000
Description
Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups, and organizations to attend significant events that advance professional development or artistic research, enable access to new markets, and build audiences
Eligibility Criteria:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists, cultural carriers, emerging artists, groups or organizations.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: Long-Term Projects
Deadline
May 6, 2026
Amount
up to $300,000
Description
Project funding for First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals, groups and organizations for activities of more than 1 year and up to 3 years in length
Eligibility Criteria:
First Nations, Inuit or Métis artists, cultural carriers, groups or organizations.
Indigenous Arts Individual Project Funding
Deadline
March 2, 2026 and September 2, 2026
Amount
up to $18,000
Description
This funding provides up to $15,000 to support the development of an individual Indigenous artist, arts administrators, or an ensemble of artists in Alberta by providing funding for a specific cultural or artistic project.
Eligibility Criteria:
Residents of Alberta
Mentor-Apprentice Program: Connections
Deadline
Possibly October, 2026.
Amount
Up to $6,500
Description
MAP Connections (MAPC) is for language learners who want a flexible pace and minimal reporting requirements. Participants complete 100 hours of language immersion with a fluent speaker.
Eligibility Criteria:
B.C. First Nations individuals ages 16+. Must live in BC and intend to learn one of 36 First Nations languages in B.C.
Creating, Knowing and Sharing: The Arts and Cultures of First Nations, Inuit and Métis Peoples: Indigenous Organizations
Deadline
Fall 2027
Amount
Varies
Description
Multi-year funding for not-for-profit and for-profit Indigenous organizations that explore innovative strategies for Indigenous creative and cultural expression
Eligibility Criteria:
Indigenous publishers, arts service organizations, or not-for-profits that meet specific requirements (see grant website).
Individual Artists Program
Deadline
May 3, 2026
Amount
up to $20,000
Description
Supports artists in increasing their skills and knowledge, gaining the recognition, and developing a presentation of their artistic journey/history for their community.
Eligibility Criteria:
Must be 19+, and living in BC. First Nations artists starting creative projects on or after the application deadline.